Portland Tulip

🌷 Tulip 'Portland' (6 bulbs) – The intensity of raspberry pink in spring! ✨Submitted by Van Noort

Add character and elegance to your spring arrangements with the 'Portland' tulip , a triumphant tulip with deep raspberry pink flowers that are large and well-formed and carried on strong stems. Its strong color and balanced silhouette make it an ideal tulip for colorful beds , refined borders , or even classic bouquets .

Mid-season flowering, hardiness, fidelity: it ticks all the boxes for an uncompromising spring. It thrives in full sun , in well-drained soil , and returns year after year with remarkable resilience.

🌱 Variety characteristics

📏 Height: 40 to 50 cm (16" to 20")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance: Medium
💧 Water requirements: Low to moderate (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil: Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity: 6 bulbs

🌿 Planting and growing the 'Portland' Tulip

🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.

🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Perfect for contrasting beds , elegant borders , or rich monochrome flowerbeds .
✔️ In a pot: Ideal in medium to large containers , for classic terraces or flowery entrances.

🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate during growth.

💡 Tip: Pair it with pale pink , lavender , or white tulips to create a soft, structured gradient.

🌿 Care of the 'Portland' Tulip

💦 Watering: Moderate, avoid excess
🌱 Fertilizer: Add a bulb fertilizer in the fall to stimulate flowering
✂️ Pruning: Wait until the foliage has completely yellowed before cutting.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, very hardy

💡 Why choose the 'Portland' Tulip?

✅ Intense raspberry pink flower , large and elegant
✅ Ideal for rich beds , clean borders and vibrant bouquets
✅ Hardy, floriferous , faithful from year to year
✅ Mid-season bloom , perfect to complement any spring palette

✨ Add a touch of colorful sophistication to your garden with the 'Portland' Tulip , brought to you by Van Noort! ✨

🌿 Pair it with pastel or darker shades for a spring rich in nuance and elegance ! 😊